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YipTV Adds Oscar De La Hoya’s RingTV Bringing Live Boxing To Growing Channel Lineup

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WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Broadband OTT television service YipTV, which gives subscribers 19 live TV channels to watch free, today announced it has added former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya’s RingTV to its steadily growing channel lineup and that it will offer subscribers two exciting live-action fight cards this weekend via RingTV.

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The RingTV shows, both originated by De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions and “broadband- cast” by YipTV, feature promising young boxers who are expected to contend for championships in the future.

The live boxing cards include:

  • Four four-round “LA Fight Club” bouts on Friday from the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, which begin at 8 p.m. EDT / 5 p.m. PDT.
  • Six bouts on Saturday from StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., which begin at 5:30 p.m. EDT / 2:30 p.m. PDT

De La Hoya, nicknamed “The Golden Boy,” compiled a stellar amateur boxing record of 234 wins and only six losses — including winning a gold medal in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games — before battling to a remarkable 10 professional boxing world titles in six different weight classes. During his pro boxing career, De La Hoya defeated 17 world champions. Today he remains hugely popular with boxing fans after his retirement from the ring.

In 2002, De La Hoya became the first Hispanic to form a national boxing promotional company when he founded Golden Boy Promotions in Los Angeles; the company is now one of professional boxing’s most active and respected promoters.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to have Oscar De La Hoya’s RingTV join our YipTV channel lineup,” said CEO Michael Tribolet. “With the same class and winner-take-all determination he exhibited as a fighter, Oscar demonstrates a drive to succeed with all he does as a boxing promoter in his native Los Angeles – from nurturing young boxers to giving them opportunities via LA Fight Club to giving them exposure and promoting their careers through Ring Magazine and RingTV.”

“We want to give fans all over the country the opportunity to see the next great superstar from Golden Boy Promotions, and this partnership with YipTV will help realize that vision,” said Oscar De La Hoya, CEO and Chairman of Golden Boy Promotions. “We look forward to continuing to build boxing’s next great generation of fighters and showcasing them on YipTV.”

The LA Fight Club bouts on Friday night – all four rounds each — will feature lightweights Francisco Ochoa (2-0, 1KO) vs. Edgar Galvez (0-1); super bantamweights Pablo Rubio Jr. (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Adrian Rodriguez; super flyweights Joshua Franco (1-0) vs. Saul Hernandez (5-7-1, 3 KOs), and super lightweights Abraham Lopez (1-1) vs. Andrew Gomez (0-2).

On Saturday, the StubHub Center bouts will feature a 10-round featherweight battle between Julian Ramirez (14-0, 8 KOs) and Hugo Partida (20-5-2, 15 KOs); Nick Arce (4-0) vs. Juan Hernandez (3-0) in a super featherweight six-rounder; Mercito Gesta (28-1-2, 16 KOs) vs. Martin Honorio (32-9-1, 16 KOs) in a lightweight 10-rounder; super lightweights Marcelino Lopez (31-1-1, 16 KOs) vs. David Rodela (17-11-4, 7 KOs) going eight rounds; light heavyweights D’mitrius Ballard (9-0, 7 KOs) vs. Eddie Hunter (10-13-2, 2 KOs) scheduled for eight rounds, and super featherweights Kevin Rivers (12-0, 9 KOs) vs. Alejandro Ochoa (6-10-2, 1 KO) in a six rounder.

YipTV is the first multi-channel Over the Top (OTT) television provider of personalized, low-cost TV content that eliminates the need for cable or satellite TV subscriptions. With availability over any type of wired or wireless broadband connection, YipTV uses Internet-based delivery technology to provide affordable access to international programming content at only $14.99 a month, with no long-term service commitments or contracts.

The company always offers 19 of its channels at no charge for an unlimited period of time – with no credit card or contract required at membership sign-up — and nine of its Premium TV channels are free for a one-week trial period.

Subscribers sign up for YipTV at www.yiptv.com, then download apps for iOS or Android devices from the Apple AppStore or GooglePlay. In addition to Android- or iOS-enabled smart devices, YipTV lets subscribers explore a whole world of live telecasts using a Smart TV, laptop or desktop computer. YipTV also can be viewed on a traditional TV screen using an Apple TV™ or a Google Chromecast™ device.

About YipTV:
YipTV, Inc., is a privately held company with offices in West Palm Beach, Fla., and New Brunswick, N.J., that provides low-cost, live television channels, including domestic and international network content. Founded in 2012, YipTV is an Over the Top (OTT) television content provider that distributes over 80 channels and programs in multiple languages, letting subscribers watch YipTV on televisions, tablets, computers, smartphones and other Internet-enabled devices. YipTV sends video content via the public internet to broadband users, bypassing legacy cable systems and head end technology, and then passes that savings directly to the consumer. For more information, please visit https://www.yiptv.com/.

About Golden Boy Promotions:
Los Angeles-based Golden Boy Promotions was established in 2002 by 10-time world champion in six divisions Oscar De La Hoya, the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional company. Golden Boy Promotions is one of boxing’s most active and respected promoters, presenting shows in packed venues around the world and has worked with networks such as HBO, HBO Latino, Estrella TV, ESPN, TeleFutura, FOX Sports 1, FOX Deportes, Televisa and TV Azteca. In its 13-year existence, Golden Boy Promotions has promoted some of the biggest and highest grossing pay-per-view events in the history of the sport. In 2007, the company broke all boxing records with more than four million pay-per-view buys in a single year. Golden Boy Promotions also promoted the fight that formerly held the record for the highest grossing and most pay-per-view buys of all time: De La Hoya vs. Mayweather which generated 2.5 million buys and grossed more than $120 million, and Mayweather vs. Canelo which generated 2.2 million pay-per-view buys and grossed more than $150 million in revenue. On May 9, 2015 before a crowd of more than 31,000 fans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Canelo vs. Kirkland registered the highest viewership for an HBO World Championship Boxing event since 2006 generating an average of 2.1 million views for the live airing of the event. The company has also promoted other notable pay-per-view fights featuring fan-favorites Bernard “The Alien” Hopkins, Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez, Miguel Cotto, Marco “Baby Faced Assassin” Antonio Barrera, Erik “El Terrible” Morales and Sugar Shane Mosley. For more information, visit www.GoldenBoyPromotions.com.

Media Contact:
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Aeromexico Announces AccesRail Alliance

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– Aeromexico selected AccesRail to provide better connectivity options for its passengers

– Airline customers can buy tickets for major rail and bus services in Spain, the United Kingdom and Canada

MEXICO CITY, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, recently signed a commercial agreement with transportation provider AccesRail, to offer customers more and better connectivity options through major railway and bus services in Spain, the United Kingdom and Canada. Aeromexico customers can buy tickets for these services from travel agencies and directly through our Reservations Center, our City Ticket Offices.

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The railway and bus companies included in the agreement for the referenced countries include:

  • VIA Rail Canada with trains departing from Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver to 13 destinations through Canada, such as Gaspe, Halifax, Jasper, Niagara Falls, Quebec, and Winnipeg, among others.
  • Renfe in Spain with train services from Madrid Atocha and Chamartin and connections to 31 destinations, such as Barcelona, Bilbao, Granada, Leon, Malaga, Murcia, Sevilla and Valencia, among others.
  • First Great Western in the United Kingdom offering train services from the London Paddington station to 11 cities across the country, such as Cotswolds, English Riviera, Exeter, Isles of Scilly, and Oxford, among others. In London, the agreement also includes National Express bus services from the Central Bus Station to 29 destinations, such as Birmingham, Cambridge, Cheltenham Spa, Nottingham, Oxford, and Southampton, among others.

This agreement if further proof of Aeromexico’s commitment to passengers as the carrier consolidates its leadership position by offering customers quality ground and rail transportation services for a unique travel experience.

About Grupo Aeromexico

Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries provide commercial aviation services and manage passenger loyalty programs in Mexico. Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, operates more than 600 daily flights from its main hub in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its route network spans more than 80 cities on three continents, including 46 in Mexico, 16 in the United States, 15 in Latin America, three in Canada, three in Europe, and two in Asia.

Aeromexico’s fleet of more than 130 aircraft includes Boeing 787, 777, 767 and 737 jet airliners and Next Generation Embraer 145, 170, 175 and 190 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico for the purchase of 100 Boeing aircraft including 90 B737 MAX jet airliners and ten B787 Dreamliners.

As a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 179 countries served by the 20 SkyTeam airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 636 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel options through its code share partners Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, LAN, TACA and TAM with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia and Peru. www.aeromexico.com www.skyteam.com

Wovenware CEO Christian Gonzalez Appointed President of Puerto Rico IT Cluster

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Wovenware, the smarter software development and engineering company, announced today that Founder and CEO Christian González has been elected president of the board of directors for the Puerto Rico IT Cluster, an industry organization that aims to elevate Puerto Rico’s status as an IT innovation and services leader.

González has served on the board of directors for the P.R. IT Cluster since 2012. In that role he has spearheaded initiatives including federal government procurement, changes to the organizational structure of the organization, and public policy advocacy in favor of the Cluster members. Working closely with government agencies, academic institutions, and leading IT-focused organizations such as Wovenware, the Puerto Rico IT Cluster promotes the integration, creation, growth, and sustainability of the information technology sector in Puerto Rico.

“For the past three years, Christian has made a significant contribution as a valued member of the board of the Puerto Rico IT Cluster (PRITC) by providing a unique and well-balanced set of skills such as passion, poise and out-of-the-box thinking,” noted Henry Gordillo at the P.R. IT Cluster. “Christian’s new leadership role as president of the PRITC is exactly what’s needed at this crucial moment in which the organization is positioned to grow to the next level. I am committed to growing and increasing value of the PRITC, and I am certain that we will see great things from the PRITC in the coming year with Christian as its president.” 

In his new role, Gonzalez will help to update the organizational strategy and further build the P.R. IT Cluster’s increasingly global network of influencers helping to make Puerto Rico an important player in IT services and software development worldwide. The island, a part of the U.S., boasts highly competitive engineering schools and an exceptionally well-educated workforce, while offering lower cost of operations for mainland U.S. and European companies seeking nearshore technology solutions.

“As an engineer, an entrepreneur, and a native Puerto Rican, I am deeply committed to helping elevate Puerto Rico as a world-class resource for IT solutions and services,” said González. “I am honored to have been elected to lead the P.R. IT Cluster, and am looking forward to collaborating with my peers on new ideas and initiatives in the months to come.”

About Wovenware

Wovenware delivers smarter software solutions that create measurable value for our customers. Through our nearshore delivery, we are the partner of choice for organizations needing to re-engineer their systems and processes to increase profitability, realize efficiencies, and seize new market opportunities. Our remote teams understand the unique business environments in which our customers work, enabling us to quickly understand customer problems, identify potential solutions, and deliver results that align with our customers’ goals. Headquartered in Puerto Rico, US, we work with customers in North America and around the world. Visit us on the web at www.wovenware.com, or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Google+.

Alex Gorsky, CEO of Johnson & Johnson, Joins the National Society of Hispanic MBAs at its 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo to Speak about Leadership

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IRVING, Texas, Sept. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, sponsor of the Friday Lunch at the 2015 National Society of Hispanic MBA’s (NSHMBA) Conference & Career Expo in Chicago, has confirmed Alex Gorsky, Johnson & Johnson CEO, as their lead speaker on Friday, October 9th at 12pm. 

A longtime advocate of diversity and inclusion, Alex has been named one of the “100 Most Inspiring Leaders” by Pharma Voice, and he was recently nominated by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 most influential people in healthcare.

“Alex Gorsky is a man of great character and integrity, an influential business leader, and longtime advocate of diversity and inclusion,” said NSHMBA National Board of Director Anthony López.  “We look forward to hearing Alex share his thoughts about “Honorable Leadership” at the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo.  I believe his message will motivate and inspire our attendees to lead with purpose and practice the principles of honorable leadership that will enable them to achieve greatness in their personal leadership journey.”

Alex began his Johnson & Johnson career as a sales representative in 1988 and advanced through positions of increasing responsibility in sales, marketing, and management. He is a member of the Board of Directors of IBM, the Congressional Medal of Honor Board of Directors and was recently elected as a member of the Board of the National Academy Foundation.

“We are delighted to have Alex join us this year in Chicago, and I look forward to facilitating our “Town-Hall” Format discussion with him,” said López.  “Now in its 27th year, the NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo gathers over one hundred Fortune 500 companies to network, interview, and educate their members and attendees. Alex Gorsky’s keynote address is a much-anticipated message, among many, that we look forward to hearing at this year’s conference.”

More information about the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo in Chicago – including how to register for this event – can be found at www.nshmbaconference.org.  For more information on sponsoring or exhibiting contact Corporate Relations at [email protected].

About the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo
The NSHMBA Conference and Career Expo is a 3-day event that brings thousands of recruiters and hiring managers from Fortune 500 companies together for the purpose of building and fortifying connections within the Hispanic community through a variety of recruiting opportunities. This year we are excited to be sponsored by Nationwide, the Lincoln Motor Company, Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) and GMAC.  MBA students, graduates and professionals will be able to explore top-choice job opportunities and can even get hired on the spot. Attendees will also be able to benefit from professional development, on-site career management services, and many networking events. For more information on the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo, visit www.nshmbaconference.org.  

About the National Society of Hispanic MBAs
National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA): formed in 1988, as a non-profit organization aiming to empower Hispanics to achieve their fullest educational, social, and earning potential. NSHMBA serves the Hispanic community and its constituents through a national network of 40 chapters and hundreds of community partners across the United States and Puerto Rico covering 100 percent of the Hispanic community. NSHMBA is dedicated to building and advancing Hispanic leadership, advocating the pursuit of higher education and providing its members with world-class professional development and career management programs. For more information on NSHMBA, visit www.nshmba.org.

Connect with NSHMBA National on Twitter and Facebook and LinkedIn.

About Johnson & Johnson
Caring for the world, one person at a time… inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. They embrace research and science – bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. Their Family of Companies comprises the world’s premier consumer health company, the world’s largest and most diverse medical devices and Diagnostics Company, the world’s third-largest biologics company, and the world’s sixth-largest pharmaceuticals company. They have more than 250 operating companies in 57 countries employing 120,200 people with their worldwide headquarters located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.

Elements of Success National Survey Sheds Light on Hispanic Attitudes toward Work and Money

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MILWAUKEE, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Northwestern Mutual, a recognized leader in helping individuals and families achieve financial security, today announced the results of its Elements of Success Survey (EOSS). The EOSS is a research study of consumers with diverse backgrounds to better understand how Americans define happiness, success and financial accomplishment in their lives. The first phase of results reveal important findings on Hispanic attitudes.

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Four in ten Hispanics describe themselves as extremely, very successful or successful in their lives right now compared to half of the general population. With most expressing a strong belief in the benefits of hard work, Hispanics also believe that they will determine their own financial success and that success must be earned. Coupled with hard work, the majority of Hispanics feel there is equal opportunity for everyone to achieve their dream of financial success, compared to less than half of the general population.

According to Christopher Meece, Director of Multicultural Market Strategy and lead for the company’s efforts in the Hispanic market, “With our Elements of Success Survey, Northwestern Mutual is learning not just about the incredibly strong sense of values within the community Hispanics have, but also how optimistic they are about achieving financial success. Hispanics are seeking financial education and information to enable their financial achievements, like saving for education or owning a home. Backed by a goal-based planning approach, our Northwestern Mutual financial representatives are well-positioned to help the community achieve their financial goals – whatever they may be.”

Living debt-free and reaching savings and investment goals also describe financial success for Hispanics. The leading drivers to achieving financial success are seen as being well-rounded, having a strong personal network and completing an undergraduate degree.

  • By their own admission, Hispanics struggle with managing their money and lack self-confidence when doing so.
  • A majority of Hispanics give themselves a grade of C or lower when evaluating how well they manage their money.
  • Seventy percent of Hispanics have not created a long-term financial plan.
  • One in five Hispanics feel they are at the starting line in their race to financial success — higher than the general population.
  • Younger, largely Millennial Hispanics (age 18-39) are more likely to see an undergraduate degree as one of the top 3 outside influences for financial success, while those over 40 are more likely to say it is the advice of elders.

Methodology
Harris Poll conducted over 4,300 interviews in June 2015. The interviews were completed among U.S. adults age 18+ and included members of the general population.

About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for nearly 160 years. Our financial representatives build relationships with clients through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation and distribution. With $230 billion in assets, $27 billion in revenues, nearly $90 billion in assets under management in our investment products and services, and more than $1.5 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to 4.3 million people who rely on us for insurance and investment solutions, including life, disability income and long-term care insurance; annuities; trust services; mutual funds; and investment advisory products and services. Northwestern Mutual is recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the “World’s Most Admired” life insurance companies in 2015.

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI, and its subsidiaries. Northwestern Mutual and its subsidiaries offer a comprehensive approach to financial security solutions including: life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, annuities, Life insurance with long-term care benefits, investment products, and advisory products and services. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, limited purpose federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company.

Transportation Institute Launches “Dedicated to Puerto Rico,” Debuts New Campaign and First Ad

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Transportation Institute launched the “Dedicated to Puerto Rico” campaign today, a national effort to share the story of the U.S.- Puerto Rican maritime industry. The campaign highlights the thousands of men and women who help ensure reliable, regular service of essential goods to support every day needs. “Dedicated to Puerto Rico” will feature a comprehensive approach to telling the positive story of U.S.-Puerto Rican maritime including television, radio, and grass roots mobilization.

In launching the national, multi-faceted campaign, the Transportation Institute introduced one of the first ads, “Brought to You By” that will be broadcasted in all major media outlets in Puerto Rico, along with a “Dedicated to Puerto Rico” website to learn the facts on why the U.S.-Puerto Rican maritime industry is critical for the strength of the island.

“The Dedicated to Puerto Rico campaign will share the story of the U.S.- Puerto Rican maritime industry that is committed to the island by providing essential resources to support every day needs through reliable, on time transportation services between the U.S. and Puerto Rico,” said Danielle Hagen. “Our campaign celebrates an industry that supports thousands of men and women who help ensure the island has the goods it needs while providing strong national defense services during times of war and peace. From the U.S. vessels that carry the goods, to the Commonwealth homes and businesses that depend on it, the Puerto Rican maritime trade is and will always be dedicated to the people of Puerto Rico,” said Danielle Hagen.

Click here to watch the “Brought to You” ad and learn more about the U.S.-Puerto-Rican maritime trade.

About Dedicated to Puerto Rico
The Transportation Institute launched the “Dedicated to Puerto Rico” campaign in September 2015 to share the story of the U.S.- Puerto Rican maritime trade and serve as a resource for members of the media, Congress, and the Commonwealth on the industry’s commitment to supporting jobs, national security and reliable, regular transportation service for Puerto Rico. To learn more about the Dedicated to Puerto Rico campaign, click here.

About the Transportation Institute
The Transportation Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to maritime research education and promotion of the strength of the U.S.- Puerto Rican maritime industry. The Institute’s member companies participate in all phases of the nation’s deep sea, foreign and domestic shipping trades, and barge and tugboat operations on the Great Lakes and on the 25,000 mile network of America’s inland waterways.

Texas A&M launches ‘Healthy South Texas,’ empowers Texans to live healthier lives

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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — John Sharp, chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, along with Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, today announced the launch of “Healthy South Texas,” a novel effort to reduce preventable diseases and their consequences throughout the region. The pilot program of the Healthy Texas Initiative, “Healthy South Texas” will combine the expertise of the Texas A&M Health Science Center with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s one-of-a-kind, statewide reach to promote preventative health at the most local level of the community, improving the well-being of South Texans for generations to come.

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“While the tools and techniques to improve the health of Texans have been, for the most part, available, what was missing was the comprehensive, multi-disciplinary team – with unparalleled statewide capabilities and assets – to transform the impossible into the inevitable,” Sharp said. “We are doing for health what extension agents have done for agriculture for more than a century; essentially creating a new ‘crop’ of extension agents, poised to empower Texans to take control of their own health and wellness.”

“Just last year, representatives from Texas A&M University announced our Healthy Texas Initiative, the first genuine ‘land grant’ solution to one of society’s greatest challenges,” said Michael K. Young, president of Texas A&M University. “Today, thanks to the generous support of the Texas Legislature, the Healthy Texas pilot program will officially launch throughout South Texas, ensuring that future generations of Texans have the tools and information they need to lead healthier lives and make informed decisions based on research conducted through Texas A&M and the A&M System.”

Focusing on the highest impact diseases in the region, including diabetes, asthma and infectious disease, the initiative brings together experts from medicine, nursing, pharmacy, biomedical science, public health, architecture and extension to engage families, enhance education, promote behavior change, and improve quality of medical care and disease outcomes. The result of a $10 million investment from the 84th Texas Legislature, the program will initially be implemented in a 27-county region spanning South Texas.

“The key to a strong and successful future for Texas is only possible if we ensure that the next generation of Texans is healthy and well-educated,” said Senator Hinojosa, a McAllen native who represents District 20. “Through Texas A&M’s combined health science capabilities and statewide agricultural extension outreach, Healthy South Texas will enable our region to meet its full potential as the most vibrant and productive part of Texas, and will serve as a model for improved health across the entire state.”

Utilizing a unique ‘prevention is the solution’ approach, the initiative will teach South Texans to take personal responsibility over their own health to reduce the burden of costly, preventable diseases.

“Already present in 250 counties throughout the state, extension agents are expert at bringing agricultural research and information to the community – and disseminating it in a way that sticks for generations,” said Susan Ballabina, Ph.D., associate director of program development at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. “Now, working in-tandem with the health science center, we want to add healthier living to that mission. I’m excited to encourage agents to engage families through effective nutrition, health and wellness programming throughout the region.”

Leveraging existing regional assets, the initiative merges expertise from across Texas A&M Health Science Center campuses in Corpus Christi with the Texas A&M Coastal Bend Health Education Center and Texas A&M College of Medicine; Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy in Kingsville; Texas A&M School of Public Health and Texas A&M College of Nursing in McAllen; Texas A&M Institute of Biosciences and Technology in Houston; along with the Texas A&M College of Architecture’s Colonias Program; Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Texas A&M International University-Laredo and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, currently present in every county. Additionally, through partnerships with hospitals and clinics throughout the region, “Healthy South Texas” will reduce the overall health care costs associated with preventable diseases.

“Through our integrated efforts, we will expand and maintain prevention services at the most local level of the community, at a time when health outcomes can be improved at a fraction of the cost when compared to expensive ‘late stage’ medical treatments in hospital settings,” said Scott Lillibridge, M.D., director of health initiatives at The Texas A&M University System and professor at the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Public Health. “This innovative program will serve the region as a whole, while developing tools, technologies and strategies that can be applied to public health challenges around the state. In doing so, we will improve the health of Texans for years to come.”

About Texas A&M Health Science Center
Texas A&M Health Science Center is Transforming Health through innovative research, education and service in dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health and medical sciences. As an independent state agency and academic unit of Texas A&M University, the health science center serves the state through campuses in Bryan-College Station, Dallas, Temple, Houston, Round Rock, Kingsville, Corpus Christi and McAllen. Learn more at news.tamhsc.edu or follow @TAMHSC on Twitter.

About Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service strives to help all Texans learn and prosper from practical, research-based knowledge. With a statewide network that includes 251 county offices, extension educators and their more than 96,000 volunteers serve all 254 Texas counties, making some 25 million teaching contacts a year. Major outreach efforts include improving water quality and conservation, human health, and food systems. Our Texas 4-H Youth Development Program engages nearly 600,000 youth annually. Extension education provides a unique force for the betterment of Texas. Learn more at AgriLifeExtension.tamu.edu or follow us on Twitter at @txextension

ARK Performance Boosts Power And Luxury For Genesis Coupe SEMA Build

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, California, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Leveraging its long-standing relationship with Hyundai Motor America, ARK Performance has released details on its race-inspired Solus Genesis Coupe, blending performance and luxury to take on vehicles like the BMW M4 and Lexus RC F. The vehicle will be revealed at Hyundai’s SEMA press conference on November 3 at 11:30 a.m. PT.

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For the tuner’s seventh consecutive vehicle built for SEMA, ARK added performance and luxury in tandem, creating a premium coupe that can go toe-to-toe with top rivals from around the world. Building on the success of last year’s AR550 Genesis Sedan, the vehicle’s design focuses on creating a wider visual look to give a more powerful stance using ARK’s own “Solus” wide body kit. The interior also has been given a complete makeover with a redesigned dashboard, race-bred steering wheel and gauges, with ample carbon fiber.

The Solus Genesis Coupe is sponsored by Quaker State and Hyundai Assurance Car Care Express, with more than 300 service centers nationally. Car Care Express provides customers with quick oil changes, tire rotation and other basic services in less than an hour. Hyundai also recommends Quaker State for its dealer network and, it is the factory fill motor oil for Hyundai vehicles as they roll off the assembly line.

“The Genesis Coupe is the perfect platform for developing our performance product lineup,” said Kevin Bentley, Marketing and Sales Manager, ARK Performance, Inc. “Hyundai’s 3.8-liter engine is strong enough to handle all the extra power we’re now developing, and the chassis is well balanced and easy to modify, allowing us to create this lowered, aggressive stance while maintaining that clean look we’re going for.”

Hyundai’s 3.8-liter “Lambda” V6 engine is stroked to 4.0 liters for a powerful start to the build. With the addition of a Rotrex supercharger and strengthened engine internals, the vehicle now develops more than 500 horsepower, sending that power to the rear wheels – now sporting sticky, Nitto rubber – through a 6-speed manual transmission. The addition of an ARK Legato trunk spoiler and APR Performance carbon fiber front splitter round out the vehicle’s aggressive, race-bred appearance.

Follow #HyundaiSEMA to keep up to speed on all of this year’s SEMA activity.

POWERTRAIN MODIFICATIONS:

  • Brian Crower 4.0L Stroker Kit (Built by ARK Performance)
    • JE Pistons
    • Brian Crower Rods
    • Brian Crower Crank
  • Custom Rotrex Supercharger System (Built by ARK Performance)
  • AEM Water/Methanol Injection Kit
    • VP Racing M1 Methanol
  • Cometic MLS Head Gaskets
  • PRE Custom ARP Head Studs
  • ARK Performance Coated Headers
  • ARK Performance Downpipes with Test Pipes
  • ARK Performance Thermal Coated GRiP Catback Exhaust System with Burnt Tips
  • Synapse Engineering Radial Blow Off Valve
  • Lap3 Korea Custom ECU Tuning

CHASSIS/SUSPENSION MODIFICATIONS

  • ARK Forged Wheels
  • Nitto NT05 Tires
  • ARK Performance DT-P Coilover Suspension Kit
  • ARK Performance Strut Tower Brace

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

  • Ad’ro/ARK “Solus” Wide Body Kit
    • Front Bumper and Front Bumper Extensions
    • Front Wide Fenders
    • Hood
    • Side Skirts
    • Rear Over Fenders
    • Rear Bumper and Rear Bumper Extensions
  • Ad’ro/ARK “Legato” Rear Trunk Spoiler

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

  • Rockford Fosgate Complete PUNCH Premium Speaker System
  • AiM Sports MXG Digital Color Display
  • 2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport Steering Wheel
  • Custom Redesigned Dashboard with Integrated Multimedia Screen
  • Custom Carbon Fiber Dash, Center Armrest, and Door Inserts
  • Synapse Engineering Gauges
  • Custom Threaded Shifter

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and in-vehicle service scheduling.

For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com

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120 Days to Say Goodbye: Immigration Gets Personal

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Gravitas Ventures has picked up worldwide VOD & broadcast rights to Ted Roach’s 120 Days: Undocumented in America, the award-winning documentary that chronicles one immigrant’s struggle to keep his family together after an immigration judge orders him to leave the U.S. “voluntarily” within 120 days to avoid an official deportation.

The politically-timely documentary is slated for a VOD release on October 2nd on many platforms, including iTunes (available for pre-orders now), AT&T, Amazon, Cablevision, Comcast, Google Play, In-Demand, DirecTV, DISH Network, PlayStation®, Rogers (Canada), TWC, VUDU, U-verse, and Xbox.

The Immigration debate gets personal in this documentary from filmmaker, Ted Roach. Family man Miguel Cortes was detected as an undocumented immigrant at a traffic stop after living in the U.S. under the radar for over a decade. After receiving the judge’s “voluntary departure” order, Miguel, his wife and two daughters have four months to decide if they will send Miguel back alone, or change their names and disappear back into another American city to keep their family together. The film crew joined the Cortes family from the first day in court through Miguel’s last official day in the United States, revealing a hidden side of an undocumented society that few Americans ever get to see.

The documentary had its North American premiere at the Austin Film Festival and was selected for over 20 other festivals, winning 10 awards and four nominations along the way. The upcoming D.C. premiere will take place the weekend of October 22-25, with featured screenings in the Greater Washington Immigration Film Festival and American University’s Human Rights Film Series. The film will also screen at the 2015 Napa Valley Film Festival.

ABOUT GRAVITAS VENTURES
Gravitas Ventures is a leading all rights distributor of independent cinema. Founded in 2006, Gravitas connects independent filmmakers and producers with distribution opportunities across the globe. Working with more than 500 content partners, Gravitas Ventures has distributed thousands of films into over 100 million homes. Upcoming titles include ADDICTED TO FRESNO starring Judy Greer and Natasha Lyonne and Colin Hanks’ ALL THINGS MUST PASS. For more information, please visit www.gravitasventures.com and follow @GravitasVOD.

Arjobex expands IML product line with the new Polyart IML HD

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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Arjobex is pleased to announce the expansion of their IML product offering with the launch of Polyart IML HD. The new IML HD product will be available in Europe and North America.

The new Polyart IML HD is a HIGH Density and a blow-mold grade HDPE.  The film is more sustainable while offering better regrinding properties which will reduce bottle weight. There are additional product attributes

  • Stiffer
  • Increased Stability for printing & blow molding
  • Lower orange peel appearance
  • Works on a wide range of bottle sizes for both wheel or shuttle devices
  • Cost savings for blow molder due to less plastic needed for container plus lower scrap rate

About Arjobex:

Arjobex is a subsidiary of ArjoWiggins Security, headquartered in France. Arjobex specializes in the production and sales of synthetic paper under the established and global brand Polyart®. A global leader in the manufacturing of synthetic paper, Arbojex has been a partner in the printing industry for over 40 years. With worldwide sales, Arjobex operates manufacturing sites and R & D centres in both Europe and North America. Arjobex places a premium on respect for the environment and is constantly striving to reduce impact on the environment to the lowest possible levels.

All Arjobex production sites already comply with ISO 14001 standards for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). These standards were implemented to maintain and enhance company environmental performance to comply with accepted national and international standards for sustainable development. With its strategy of constant innovation, Arjobex provides clients with high added-value environmentally-friendly products.

www.polyart.com

 

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